Griddle Scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening or lard
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt. cut in the shortening with a fork, pastry blender, or by pinching between your fingers. make a well in the center, and pour in the corn syrup and buttermilk. stir with a sturdy spoon to form a soft dough. divide the dough in half, and pat out into 3/4 inch thick circles on a floured surface. cut each circle into 6 wedges.
• heat a griddle over medium heat, and grease lightly with cooking spray or oil. cook scones on each side, then stand them on edge, and cook all three edges. cool on a wire rack.